It is difficult to find in our time a man who has never in his life heard the expression "Perm salted ears." At the same time, a relatively small number of people know what it means, why Permian appeared and why salty ears. And even more so, not everyone knows that in our country there is a real monument, Permyak Salty Ears.
This is a very unusual sculpture, which very quickly became an integral part of the city's culture. And the expression did not appear by chance, therefore, to find out its history will be useful to everyone who is interested in the history of these parts.
Where did this expression come from
So, what is the history of the Perm Perm Salty Ears monument?
The fact is that in the XVII century salt was an extremely expensive commodity - many poor families could not afford such expenses (perhaps it was then that superstition appeared: to sprinkle salt was a quarrel). There were no deposits in the European part of Russia, therefore, deposits in the Urals (in the area of modern Solikamsk) became a real salvation. The merchants of the Stroganovs, having the opportunity to develop these deposits, significantly increased their already considerable capital.
But ordinary people who worked in mining had a very hard time, if only because they had to carry huge bags - 2 pounds (32 kilograms) for women and 4 pounds (64 kilograms) for men. Since there weren’t even primitive trolleys, not to mention more progressive devices, they carried a burden on their shoulders, putting rags under their bags. But ears had nothing to protect. As a result, a stiff burlap rubbed them, often damaging the skin. Salt, falling into fresh wounds, not only caused considerable pain, but also led to inflammation. As a result, the ears turned red and increased in size, so the workers in the salt industry were visible from afar. They were recognized not only in all Perm lands, but also far beyond their borders. So it is safe to say that the Perm Perm Salty Ears monument was erected specifically for these workers.
Monument in Perm
The expression became so popular that the city leadership decided to perpetuate it in metal. So there was a monument in Perm "Perm salty ears."
The composition consists of two elements. The first is the main one, although it is small in size. This is the frame on the pedestal, which is just the right size so that a person can stick his face into it. Protruding, huge ears protrude at the edges of the frame. The height of the monument is about one and a half meters - a child and an adult can stick their face in to feel like a real perm with salted ears.
The second part of the exposition is about 7 meters away and symbolizes a person leaning towards an old camera, which was used at the beginning of the 20th century. It is as if ready to take a picture of someone who takes a place near the frame with ears.
Of course, the monument is very unusual - several years ago it even received the title of the strangest monument in Russia from the magazine Russkiy Mir. But it is completely unique and allows people to get to know their story better.
How to find him
Probably, any native inhabitant of Perm will easily tell you where the Perm Perm Salty Ears monument is located - many loved the sculpture, becoming a landmark. She flaunts on many souvenirs of the city.
It is located not far from the Prikamye Hotel on Komsomolsky Prospekt. A more accurate address is Komsomolsky Prospekt, building 27. Standing here, it will be difficult not to notice a rather large exhibition.
Conclusion
This can end the article. You found out the meaning of the well-known expression, learned that there is a monument "Permyak salty ears" and determined its location. So, if you are in Perm - do not forget to pay a visit here and take a picture for memory.